Citrus Bergamia (Noun)
Meaning
Small tree with pear-shaped fruit whose oil is used in perfumery; Italy.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Citrus bergamia, a small tree native to Italy, is often cultivated for its valuable essential oil.
- The bergamot orange (Citrus bergamia) is one of the main ingredients in classic Italian marmalade and a key flavor in the region's cuisine.
- Calabria in southern Italy is home to the highest cultivation of Citrus bergamia worldwide.
- Citrus bergamia oil extracted from the fruit's rind constitutes one of the key essential oils used in perfumery.
- Citrus bergamia fruits have a slightly bitter flavor, so they are mainly pressed for their juice to produce oil for aromatherapy and perfumes in Italy.